Saab rescued, again – Hawtai buys into Spyker Cars
A couple of days ago, we reported that Saab was likely to be rescued by investors. Well, the deal is done. The Swedish automaker - and its Dutch owner, Spyker Cars - …
Supercharged Novitec 8C – The fastest Alfa of all time
Famous Alfa tuner Novitec has on its hands what the company claims is "the most powerful and fastest street legal Alfa Romeo of all time". They've supercharged the 8C's 4.7-litre V8 engine …
Subaru to end minicar production next February
Fuji Heavy Industries, which began its automobile business making minicars, is set to stop producing its small Subaru vehicles in February next year, ending a 54-year heritage of doing so. The company …
Ram Long-Hauler Concept Truck – it’s 7.3 metres long!
They don't get much bigger, have more range or more pulling power than the Ram Long-Hauler Concept truck, the press release starts. No one would doubt them, just look at this thing! …
Alfa Romeo MiTo revised for 2011 – new engines included
Click to enlarge Alfa Romeo has released details of the revised MiTo, which gets new engines for 2011 as well as a more streamlined and focused range of versions - nine as …
Volkswagen opens new telematics R&D center in California
With increasing consumer adoption of technology and gadgets in general, a solid in-car telematics/infotainment system that integrates well into an owner's lifestyle is going to play some weight in car purchasing decisions …
Peugeot RCZ set for a busy VLN racing season in 2011
It looks like it's going to be a busy year again for the Peugeot RCZ on the racing front. Racing under the Team Peugeot RCZ Nokia umbrella, the car is set to …
Porsche Panamera Diesel: JB to Phuket with one tank!
Porsche GB has released details of the Panamera Diesel ahead of its introduction in August. The oil burner in question is a VW Group 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel tuned by Porsche, and the …
Fourth-gen Subaru Impreza: Legacy looks, new 2.0L Boxer
You'd have thought amidst the rise of the Koreans in America with their flashy models and the recent troubles faced by the Japanese, tiny little Subaru would have been wiped out, or …
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 – final 997 gets bigger engine, 50 extra horses, improved aero, 600-unit production run
A new generation Porsche 911 is said to be ready for unveiling this year, and the final version of the 997 is this, the GT3 RS 4.0. It's quite a send off, …
Tony Fernandes: No decision on Team Lotus rebranding yet, but Caterham name will be stuck on GP2 Team AirAsia
Yesterday was a big day for Team Lotus, when it bought over British carmaker Caterham, which defining model Seven started life as a Lotus. Some see this move as a "Plan B" …
Caterham launches a Team Lotus Special Edition Seven
Click to enlarge Oh my, it looks like there's an absolute flurry of activity today with Caterham Cars, which isn't surprising, of course. This one centres around a product - to celebrate …
Team Lotus Enterprise to take Caterham to new heights
Team Lotus Enterprise's purchase of British sportscar maker Caterham Cars was announced earlier today, bringing its number of businesses to four, joining the Team Lotus Formula One squad, EQ8 energy drink and …
VIDEO: It’s official, Team Lotus and Caterham join hands!
UPDATE: And it's back on again. The video clip that was happily running for a few hours on myteamlotus's Channel on YouTube prior to the official announcement, and was then made "private," …
LUXGEN neora concept – transforming ‘cold’ into ’emotion’
Click to enlarge ROC-based carmaker LUXGEN has lifted the covers off its latest creation, called the neora. The intelligent electric concept, as it has been tagged, showcases design cues that will be …
2012 Volvo S60 R-Design to get more power – 325 hp!
Click to enlarge The 2012 Volvo S60 R-Design will get a significant horsepower and torque increase when it goes on sale later this year. Volvo's T6 engine, a turbocharged inline six, will …
Opel Astra GTC set for production, to debut in Frankfurt
Click to enlarge Opel has released the first images of its Astra GTC, which is based on the GTC Paris Concept unveiled at the Paris Motor Show last October. The Astra GTC …
A third podium finish for Jazeman Jaafar at Oulton Park
While it wasn't the win he was looking for, Jazeman Jaafar scored another podium finish in the second round of the Cooper Tires British Formula 3 International Series at Oulton Park in …
Mitsubishi to end the life of Eclipse, Spyder and Endeavor
Mitsubishi's older models aren't doing very well in the USA, and some will be killed off. Those on death row are the Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder and Endeavor SUV, while the Galant's future …
BAIC rolls out T60 concept from old Saab platform
Back in December 2009, China's Beijing Auto (BAIC) purchased intellectual property for Saab's 9-5 and 9-3 sedans from General Motors, who no longer wanted the Swedish marque. The $200 million purchase will …
